Position Description: Lenovo is a US $50 billion global #212 in Fortune 500 company and a leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial and enterprise technologies. Globally, our product lines include a full range of commercial and consumer PCs, servers and workstationsand a family of mobile internet devices including tablets and smart phones. We design and build our products to bring progress to the world. Serving customers in more than 160 countries, we take our inspiration from the drive and imagination of the people who make things happen; our technology helps those who do, do better. At Lenovo we employ more than 60,000 people worldwide and our people share a common aspiration to be the very best. Whether serving our customers, working as a team or contributing to the community, we are working to build a unique company. A company that delivers unparalleled products created and supported by people with a wealth of different cultures and experiences. Our strength lies in this diversity. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurism and ownership. A workplace where people's talents can be challenged and their efforts recognised and rewarded. We employ fantastic people…come join the fun! Responsibilities: The purpose of this role is to ensure all Alliance Marketing requirements, for Intel as well as Microsoft are being adhered to across all countries. This includes submitting claim requirements to partners to claim back Marketing funds. The candidate is responsible for managing end to end alliance operations for a selected region. The candidate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Maintaining track of budget & activities, getting the alliance plan approved, adverting design compliance check, collecting proof of execution, invoices and claiming back the alliance funds with alliance partner. The candidate will have to ensure that there is no deviation from the set process in any step while managing the overall Alliance Compliance operations.   The candidate will also ensure that records of transactions, alliance reimbursements, and fund transfers are all up to date and accurate on an on- going basis.  This requires regular contact with Geo team members from Lenovo team, interaction with Alliance Finance team, Geo Ops Manager and Alliance partners. •Assume end to end responsibility for all Alliance marketing programs. •Support country marketing manager on budget tracking, plan management and alliance plan approval. •Support country marketing manager on adverting design approval for partner brand guideline compliance. •Collection of proof of execution for marketing activities. •Claim back the alliance funds with alliance partner •Prepare various weekly/Monthly/Qtrly reports •Monthly report to Geo Ops team on budget utilization, alliance claiming and possible financial impacts •Various Internal and external tool management. •Interact with Alliance partners to resolve any claim related issues and ensure 100% reimbursement received from Alliance partners. •Have a complete understanding of partner brand guidelines. Be the subject matter expert when it comes to Compliance guidelines. •Update changes, train Geo teams and advertising agencies. •Assess the current processes, identify gaps and re-engineer the process to meet business goals •Manage the Internal and alliance partner audit on Alliance claims with Intel, Microsoft and other alliance partners. #### Position Requirements: Education Qualification : Must Have MBA or equivalent in Finance/ Marketing/Operations Work Experience : 6-8 yrs. Exposure to PC industry will be an added advantage Experience in working with cross cultural stake holders Experience in client servicing in advertising industry Key functional/technical competencies: •Experience in controlling/tracking budgets. •Well versed with MS Excel •Knowledge of Marketing activities •Very good written and Business communication skills •Experience in financial reporting will be an added advantage We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.